Emergency centers need a list of must-haves

A recent letter to the editor suggested that each town should have an emergency center in case of a need for emergency services.

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Posted Feb. 23, 2013 at 2:10 AM

Posted Feb. 23, 2013 at 2:10 AM

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A recent letter to the editor suggested that each town should have an emergency center in case of a need for emergency services.

Since over the past three weeks I have twice been a "guest" of the American Red Cross at the Dennis/Yarmouth center, may I offer a few considerations that must be addressed?

All equipment must be on site, as the nature of the emergency will vary. This includes two kinds of cots, mattresses, blankets and more. Thus on site storage space is necessary. A sure source of food is necessary, as is space for a trained staff to handle intake and checking out.

Space precludes more ideas, but to consider being a shelter. Each town must carefully review its resources.